At a glance
Reported students
971
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
87.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
366
Garfield Middle School: 971 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,010
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Garfield Middle School
Garfield Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Garfield. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Garfield Public School District. NCES reports 971 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, close to the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (56.3%) and White (33.1%). English learners represent 5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Garfield Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 87.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.1%
- Hispanic56.3%
- Black9.1%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Garfield Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Garfield High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,258 reported students
Washington Irving School #4
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
Abraham Lincoln School #6
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
Thomas Jefferson School #9
Elementary · Grades PK–05
368 reported students
Christopher Columbus School #8
Elementary · Grades PK–05
366 reported students
Roosevelt School #7
Elementary · Grades PK–05
282 reported students
Public schools near Garfield Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 Middle · Passaic City School District | 04–06 | 613 | 1.1 mi |
| Muhammad Ali School Number 23 Middle · Passaic City School District | 07–08 | 442 | 1.2 mi |
| Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton Middle · Charter · Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton | 05–08 | 185 | 1.4 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School Middle · Lodi School District | 06–08 | 686 | 1.6 mi |
| Memorial Middle School Middle · Elmwood Park School District | 06–08 | 569 | 1.7 mi |
| Christopher Columbus Middle School Middle · Clifton Public School District | 06–08 | 1,092 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Middle School
What grades does Garfield Middle School serve?
Garfield Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Garfield Public School District.
How many students attend Garfield Middle School?
Garfield Middle School reported 971 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,010 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Garfield Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 971 students and 87.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Garfield Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Garfield Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garfield Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Garfield Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Garfield Middle School in?
Garfield Middle School is part of Garfield Public School District, based in Garfield, NJ, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Garfield Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ellen Ochoa School Number 22 (1.1 mi), Muhammad Ali School Number 23 (1.2 mi), Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.